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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.02, 5,954.58 and 1,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.02, 5,954.58 and 1,008.46 is: 1,512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.02 : 5,954.58 = 1,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.02/5,954.58 = 1,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.02x = 5,954.58 × 1,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.02x = 6,004,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,955.75/3,970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.58

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